Amboten 6 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ambroxol hydrochloride |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Productive cough
- Acute and chronic inflammatory disorders of upper and lower respiratory tracts
- Asthmatic bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
Pharmacology
- Active metabolite of bromhexine
- Greater bronchosecretolytic effect than bromhexine
- Improves sputum rheology
- Hydrating mechanism leading to liquefaction of mucus
- Stimulates production of phospholipids of surfactant by alveolar cells
Dosage & Administration
- Average daily dose preferably after meal
- Pediatric Drops dosage for 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years
- Syrup dosage for 2-5 years, 5-10 years, 10 years and adults
- Sustained release capsule dosage for adults and children over 12 years old
Interaction
- Should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Ambroxol or Bromhexine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects like epigastric pain
- Allergic responses such as eruption, urticaria or angioneurotic edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies have shown no harmful effect
- Advised not to use it in pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester
- Safety during lactation has not been established yet
Precautions & Warnings
- Should be given cautiously to patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders
- Patients with hepatic and renal insufficiency should take it with caution
Therapeutic Class
- Cough expectorants & mucolytics
Storage Conditions
- Protect from direct light exposure
- Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children